What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 85351-5: Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension LM (Cancer specimen) [Length]

Name: LOINC Code 85351-5: Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension LM (Cancer specimen) [Length]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85351-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension LM (Cancer specimen) [Length] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cancer specimen.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cancer specimen.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension [Length] in Cancer specimen by Light microscopy
Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension
CA; Ca spec; Largest; Length; LM; LN; LN metastasis.max dim; Maximal; Maximum; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Pathology; Peak; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension LM (Cancer specimen) [Length]Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension [Length] in Cancer specimen by Light microscopyLN metastasis.max dim Ca spec MicroLymph node metastatic deposit.max dimensionPATHLymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension, Cancer specimenLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85351-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameLymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension LM (Cancer specimen) [Length]

DescriptionLymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension

Short nameLN metastasis.max dim Ca spec Micro

ComponentLymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cancer specimen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassPATH

Example unitsmm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimension, Cancer specimen

Part names

Lymph node metastatic deposit.max dimensionLenPtCancer specimenQnMicroscopy.lightLengthPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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